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Work History
Education
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Related Volunteer Experience
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NOEL DASS

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 14 years of expertise in programme management, planning, partnership and relationship development and management, organisational development, training, and research for humanitarian aid and public policy sector organisations. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Proficient in French; Conversational in Tamil.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Policy and Organisational Development Consultant
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborate with clients to design, implement, and evaluate development programs, policy analysis, and strategy development in on-profit sector, ensuring alignment with their goals.
  • Clients include: Chemonics UK - Facilitated exploratory visit in conjunction with UK Partnership for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK-PACT) programme by providing in-depth political analysis, cultural orientation, managing logistics, as well as arranging technical meetings with UK-PACT implementing partners in Malaysia.

International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Migration and Displacement Senior Officer, Consultant
09.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Developed and executed successful programming on Migration and Displacement for the Malaysian Red Crescent
  • Established a National Committee to lead on Migration and Displacement, facilitated a plan of action that included emergency preparedness and longer-term programming
  • Successfully trained over 100 MRCS volunteers, staff, and board members to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable migrants and displaced persons in Malaysia
  • Completed a comprehensive needs assessment exercise and produced a detailed final report on Migration and Displacement in Malaysia
  • Enhanced partnerships and coordinated with key humanitarian partners domestically and internationally
  • Closely monitored and analysed migration and displacement trends and dynamics in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.

Concordia University
Montréal , Quebec, Canada

Peer Wellness Ambassador
09.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Enhanced psychosocial and mental health well-being of students through active listening and support
  • Collaborated with other members of pioneer team to manage mental health effects of Covid-19
  • Coordinated wellness events and activities to promote healthy lifestyles within the local community.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Regional Cooperation Officer/Programme Responsable
04.2013 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Successfully managed relationships and collaborations between the ICRC and its partners in the Red Cross Red Crescent movement in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei as well as the wider Asia Pacific region
  • Organised and facilitated humanitarian training programmes, regional meetings, joint needs assessments as well as targeted humanitarian programming in the region
  • Effectively supported organisational development of National RCRC Societies through capacity building workshops and development of action plans.

International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)

National Programme Manager
10.2010 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Successfully established the ICMC country office in Malaysia
  • Implemented the Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) programme for urban refugees:
  • - emergency shelter
  • - psychosocial support
  • - programme and policy reporting
  • - awareness raising in refugee communities
  • Effective coordination of programme activities and managing individual cases together with UNHCR and other implementing partners.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Church World Service Pakistan/Afghanistan (CWS now Community World Service)

Programme Coordinator – Social Development Programmes
03.2010 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Planned, managed, and implemented social development projects in the areas of livelihoods, food security, gender, and human rights in Pakistan and Afghanistan
  • Conducted Monitoring & Evaluation of projects including implementation and financial matters for donors as well as ensure compliance with procedures such as ISO, SPHERE, and HAP.

Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI)

Senior Research Analyst, Centre for Public Policy Studies
10.2008 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Researched policy papers, drafted reports, drafted speeches, and press statements on public policy including national budget, good governance, and national unity.
  • Wrote project proposals to solicit funding.
  • Cultivated and maintained close working relations with donors, civil society and think tanks
  • Organised public dialogues and seminars as well as develop centre work programmes and strategy
  • Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights to stakeholders and decisionmakers.

Education

Concordia University
Montréal, QC, Canada

Master of Science from Geography, Urban And Environmental Studies On Hold

Towson University
Baltimore, MD, USA

Bachelor of Arts from International Studies, Minor in Geography
05.2004

Skills

  • Partnership Development
  • Capacity Building
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Policy Analysis
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Organizational Development
  • Report Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Training Facilitation
  • Proposal Writing

Accomplishments

  • Built capacity of volunteers of Red Cross Red Crescent societies on humanitarian issues including Migration and Displacement as well as civil society members on human rights and good governance issues through effective training and capacity assessment exercises.
  • Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment exercise and produced a detailed final report on Migration and Displacement in Malaysia.
  • Successfully trained over 150 members of civil society and the public on Right to Information (RTI) initiative and advocated for the establishment of the legislation that culminated in the passing of the Freedom of Information (State of Selangor) Enactment 2011.


Related Volunteer Experience

  • Community Development Volunteer, Anglican Mission Centre and Hospital, Maseno, KENYA, March 2008 - September 2008, Successfully trained and empowered community volunteers on human rights as well as sexual and gender-based violence issues. Supported food distribution programme as well as medical dispensary in the mobile HIV/AIDS clinics. Successfully implemented fundraising campaign to supply hospital with bedding and linen.
  • Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member and Response Supervisor, American Red Cross, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, July 2007 - January 20008, Provided timely response and assisted diverse clients affected by disasters via effective on-scene disaster management, supervised responses, mentored new volunteers and supported overall volunteer development. Assessed clients’ immediate needs, conducted damage assessments, and initiated casework chain. Supported mass feeding services as well as the opening, managing, and closing of temporary shelters.

Professional Development

HEC Montréal, Québec, CANADA, École d'été en français des affaires (Business French Summer School), 07/01/16, 08/01/16

Languages

English, Malay
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Policy and Organisational Development Consultant

Freelance
01.2023 - Current

Migration and Displacement Senior Officer, Consultant

International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
09.2021 - 12.2022

Peer Wellness Ambassador

Concordia University
09.2019 - 02.2021

Regional Cooperation Officer/Programme Responsable

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
04.2013 - 07.2017

National Programme Manager

International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)
10.2010 - 04.2013

Programme Coordinator – Social Development Programmes

Church World Service Pakistan/Afghanistan (CWS now Community World Service)
03.2010 - 08.2010

Senior Research Analyst, Centre for Public Policy Studies

Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI)
10.2008 - 03.2010

Concordia University

Master of Science from Geography, Urban And Environmental Studies On Hold

Towson University

Bachelor of Arts from International Studies, Minor in Geography

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